Nesthy Petecio makes history with Olympic silver in boxing

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Nesthy Petecio settles for silver, still makes history

Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio makes history after punching her way to silver in the Tokyo Olympics women’s featherweight final, Tuesday, August 3.

Metro Manila back to ‘high-risk’ classification for COVID-19 amid Delta threat

Over a month after declaring Metro Manila ‘low-risk’ for COVID-19, the health department says the capital region is back to a ‘high-risk’ classification due to the increase in cases.

Drilon counters Trillanes: Opposition needs ‘big tent’ to win in 2022

Senator Franklin Drilon backs the decision of Vice President Leni Robredo to pursue talks for a ‘broader coalition’ to represent the opposition in the 2022 elections.

Drilon warns NTF-ELCAC funds could be used as ‘election giveaway’ in 2022

Senator Franklin Drilon described the proposal to double the 2022 budget of the government’s anti-communist insurgency task force as an “election giveaway.”

Kisses Delavin tops Miss Universe PH headshot challenge

The Miss Universe Philippines on Monday, August 2, announces the 15 delegates who earned the highest votes during the headshot challenge, with actress Kisses Delavin earning the top spot. – Rappler.com